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LA05 CUJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 101,030 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,689 miles

headlamp lenses opaque

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,450 miles

MIL light on

bonnet difficult to open

o/s/f tyre worn to tread warning bars

Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,450 miles

MIL light on

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

bonnet difficult to open

o/s/f tyre worn to tread warning bars

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,663 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,389 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake disks corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 61,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,417 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens holed

n/s/f tyre on 3mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 4mm on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,788 miles

fron tyres getting low on tread

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LA05 CUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA05 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA05 CUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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